In this comprehensive study of John Thomson, a prominent Scottish landscape painter of the 19th century, Robert W. Napier offers a detailed examination of Thomson's life, work, and artistic philosophy. Napier explores Thomson's significance within the broader context of British landscape painting, and offers a nuanced reading of his artistic style and technique. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of British art or 19th-century landscape painting.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.